Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the Sun Lakes Splash dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering…
Sports, May 2015
Softball player profile – Steve Schaider
Larry Wolfe A native of Maple Heights, Ohio, Steve Schaider attended high school at St. Peter Chanel, a small Catholic high school in nearby Bedford. Chanel High didn’t have a baseball team, so Steve was on the Firebirds’ cross country team and played on city league baseball teams. After graduation, he entered a work-study program…
Features, May 2015
Ask Your Agents
Dear El Sol Travel, My husband and I would like plan a romantic getaway this summer. With our hectic schedules, we need to take some time for us. Do you have any suggestions of some great places to visit? Sincerely, Shannon and Jax, Phoenix, AZ Dear Shannon and Jax, Summer is the season to take…
Features, May 2015
Helpful tips
R Buchanan The door bell rings and you open the door … and a stranger walks right into your house. What do you do? Or, more to the point, what should you have done some weeks ago? Your security Let’s start with the least expensive devise that gives some protection. A security latch (that little…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
End of the year trivia party
Bernie Tighe The Bright Lights team enjoyed spending their winnings at the Cottonwood Bar and Grill on April 7. We ended the evening at Bernie and Joe Tighe’s house for dessert and of course, more trivia. We have a wonderful group and lots of fond memories. The 12 of us are looking forward to our…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Capture travel memories with colorful crafts
(Family Features) From road trips to grandma’s house to once-in-a-lifetime treks across the globe, nothing rejuvenates the spirit quite like travel. Now vacation memories can be shared for years to come with simple, do-it-yourself projects. Some of your best memories are made while traveling, so honor them with keepsake crafts that you can make uniquely…
Sports, May 2015
Pickleball Club members continue their successes
David Zapatka Robson Ranch, Eloy – In the 3.5 Men’s Doubles division the formidable Hank Bryce/Steve Smitham pair fought valiantly in a large bracket to their first medal together, bronze. Sun Lakes top point winner of the season, Jeannine McKinna, took gold in the 3.5 Women’s Doubles with Jan Ardis, a feat they have shared…
Sports, May 2015
CWLGA Winner
Penny Fox, Publicly Mikki Rydell is the 2015 Match Club Winner and 2015 Club Champion of the Cottonwood Ladies Golf Association. Mikki plays on our golf team and is a friendly high spirited golfer; she always has a smile and friendly attitude. Congratulations to Mikki and all the flight winners! Our member guest Wild West…
Religion, May 2015
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
Pastor Ron Burcham Spring is in the air and Orange Pylons are in full bloom. They are popping up all over the East Valley. The symmetry of their growth gives the impression that someone carefully placed each one in its proper place – amazing! There are several varieties, but my favorite is the famed Orange…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Under the Big Top – OLGA-18 competes
Glo Malmberg, Publicity The Oakwood Ladies Golf Association held its Member-Guest on March 23 and 24. The theme, “Under the Big Top,” was received with great enthusiasm and 72 teams of ringmasters and clowns competed in the ring. This year’s chair, Leann Knox, added a horse race to the annual event. The horse race was…